Streamside Education inspires Porirua Students through Nature
A hands-on environmental education programme is proving a hit with Porirua schools, bringing students closer to the natural world right on their doorstep. The Streamside […]
Environment
Putting People at the Heart of Reform – Column by Cr Geoff Hayward
Progress on a Water Charter for Wellington: Putting People at the Heart of Reform Your advocacy has been heard. Over the past few months, I’ve […]
Endangered Native Plant Te pua o te Rēinga Rediscovered in Wainuiomata Forest
In a remarkable find, Te pua o te Rēinga – New Zealand’s only parasitic flowering plant – has been rediscovered in the Wainuiomata water collection […]
Growing a Greener Future, One Tree at a Time
Column by Daran Ponter – Chair of the Greater Wellington Regional Council Every winter, with the help of volunteers, Greater Wellington plants hundreds of thousands […]
Many hands help Porirua planting work
Porirua’s streamside planting programme continues to flourish, with hundreds of thousands of native plants added to the landscape since the initiative began in 2021. The […]
E-Waste Drop-Off Day Offers Easy Recycling in Porirua
Porirua residents will have the chance to clear out old electronics responsibly during the upcoming Electronic Waste Drop-Off Day, hosted by Echo Tech NZ. The […]
Filo Opposes Fee Hike, Urges Alternatives to Ease Waste Costs
Porirua City Councillor Kathleen Filo has voiced strong opposition to a proposed 6.6 percent increase to landfill fees, calling instead for more community-focused waste solutions […]
Girl Guides Clean Up Porirua Harbour
Thirty Girl Guides from Porirua proved their commitment to community and environment this week by cleaning up the Porirua Harbour in a joint effort with […]
Golden Mile Upgrade Breaks Ground with Blessing
Work to revitalise Wellington’s Golden Mile officially began today with a blessing and sod-turning ceremony at Courtenay Place, ahead of construction starting this Sunday, 4 […]
Students March on Parliament in Climate Strike
Hundreds of students and supporters gathered in Wellington on Friday for the latest School Strike 4 Climate, calling on the Government to rethink its fast-track […]